At VSP Vision™, we’re all about seeing potential—literally! We believe that everyone deserves access to quality vision care, and we’re on a mission to make that happen. With nearly 70 years in the eye heath industry, our team is driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to help people see every possibility.
When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you’re stepping into a world where innovation meets impact. We value collaboration, inclusion, and making sure that everyone feels they belong. Ready to grow your career in an environment that’s as supportive as it is inspiring? Then VSP is the place for you.
Let’s work together to create a clearer, brighter future—one person at a time. Follow your heart to VSP!
As an Optician you’ll play a vital role on the team by providing personalized service to patients, ensuring their eyewear meets both functional and aesthetic needs. You’ll assist patients with selecting frames and lenses based on prescriptions, facial features, and lifestyle while ensuring a proper fit through adjustments and repairs. You will also interpret optical prescriptions and explain lens options to enhance vision quality.
Additionally, you will maintain accurate records, manage inventory, and stay updated on the latest eyewear trends and technologies. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential to be a successful Optician, as you will build lasting relationships by delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Here at VSP Vision, we help you see your future clearly by offering the ability to kickstart your career as a dynamic Optician through four different modalities.
Visionworks provides high-quality eyewear products and services to more than 4.2 million customers annually through our national network of 1,200+ optometrists in 750+ retail locations across 40 states.
VSP Ventures is a care-focused transition partner for doctors looking to retire or evolve to a different practice model. With more than 150 ODs working across 80+ private practice locations in 6 states to serve more than half a million patients annually, Ventures offers doctors the opportunity to focus on patient care while we take care of running the business.
Onsite Clinics are operated by VSP Vision and provide eye care services and eyewear options on location where employees of VSP clients work. Our 33 Onsite Clinics across 15 states see an average of 46,000 members annually.
Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets has served communities in Florida for 30+ years, with 56 locations across the state.
"Optical Outlets has not been just a place of employment for me, it is a second home and the people here have become a family. They have all offered an open ear, a shoulder to cry on, and flexibility to be able to spend time with my family. Truly the best company I have ever been a part of."
Brittney Shockley Optical Outlets
"Since being a part of the Ventures team, I was given the tools and resources for me to successfully do my role. I have gained such commitment to my role in the practice, and being able to do my role with compassion and concern to ensure that patients have access to proper vision care."
Cecelia Crespin Ventures
"With the support and flexibility from Optical Outlets, I was able to pursue my passion and become a licensed Optician. The company gave me the tools, the knowledge, and the encouragement to grow. Today, I’m proud to say that as a store manager I am guiding my team and helping others achieve their potential just as I did."
Vanessa Solorzano Optical Outlets
"I greatly appreciate the company's focus on growth and employee well-being. The continuous opportunities for professional development and the strong sense of community within the team are also important to me. Working at VSP not only enables me to advance in my career but also allows me to have a positive impact on our patients through personalized eye care."
Sarah Jean VSP Onsite Clinic
"As a Licensed Optician with the state of Arizona, since September 2015, I love working for Visionworks because of their vision and values of helping people see great and their commitment to grow their own! This company has supported my journey for growth and development since I started as a Sales Lead in March of 2006."
Megan Moody Visionworks
"With over 32 years of experience in this industry, the joy I see on patients’ faces when they see themselves in their new glasses is truly priceless. Additionally, my experience working with VSP has been a tremendous part of my journey, offering unwavering support that has enabled me to continually excel as a licensed optician and deliver the highest level of care to my patients."
Robert Melendez Visionworks
"I am grateful for the opportunity and tell everyone I can who will listen about this amazing opportunity! The program, and Visionworks, gave me the confidence that I needed to know that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to."
Teri Mitchell Licensed Optician Visionworks
"I feel so blessed to be a part of this amazing VSP/Visionworks Team. Our culture of people matter shines through and I love being able to live my passion through the work that I get to do."
Sandra Brown Visionworks
Alisha Nedelin Talent Acquisition Specialist Visionworks
Vashauna Powell Talent Acquisition Specialist Ventures
Katictrice Barnes Talent Acquisition Specialist VSP Onsite Clinics
CaBrina Washington Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist Optical Outlets
Assists customers with frame selection, fits and dispenses frames. Utilizing technical information to interpret prescription to assist customer with selection of optical products and services.
An organization that certifies and examines opticians in the US - American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners.
ABO-NCLE Certification – a credential used to indicate a level of competency – often used/required in states with no licensure requirement.
Licensed Optician – A state issued credential, assisting with regulating within borders. Some states require optician to be licensed.
ABO – NCLE offers prep materials (ABO(NOCE) AND NCLE (CLRE) pages).
There are requirements for continued education by the expiration of the certification or license – currently renewed every 3 years.
Some states require a minimum number of hours of training as an apprentice, accredited opticianry school program, and/or passing the practical exam.
Yes.